Meghan Markle ‘taking a huge risk’ with UK return after ‘unforgivable insult’

It is not yet known whether the King will meet his youngest grandchildren during their stay. Harry previously expressed his hopes of bringing his children from the US, but had insisted it was too dangerous amid his legal fight over his UK security. But the duke has reportedly been assured that adequate security provisions will be in place for the trip.

However, a royal commentator said that despite the reassurances, Harry is unlikely to have his royal status and full-time protection restored, adding that public opinion of him has not shifted since his sensational departure from the Firm in 2020.

Royal commentator Phil Dampier argued that claims about Meghan Markle believing that “most people in the UK are fair and reasonable” should be taken with a pinch of salt.

He told The Sun: “They are, but many will still not forgive her for her role in taking Harry away and disrespecting the royals.”

The royal expert added that Meghan and her husband are taking a “big risk” as it’s “quite possible” that some people “might boo them”.

He said: “They are on safe ground at the Invictus Games event as the servicemen and their families involved have a lot of time for them. But some members of the public do not, and we shall see what happens.”

Mr Dampier added: “Only time will tell but this trip will be testing the water, followed of course by the Invictus Games themselves in a year.

“If they get a good reception and are seen with the King and Queen they may feel they can return more often.

“I don’t think anyone really knows how this is going to play out long term, which makes it so fascinating, but it also has the potential to be a disaster for the royals.”

The Invictus Games sporting competition for wounded, injured and sick service personnel and veterans is being staged in Birmingham next year from July 10-17.